I-26 WB R 7001 Pro over Saluda River
GoodRichland County, South Carolina · 4.2 MI NW of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000010658
- Built
- 2024
- 1 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 851 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 91,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-26 WB R 7001 Pro over Saluda River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-26 WB R 7001 Pro over Saluda River in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 91,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 113,336 by 2043. The structure is 851 ft (259.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-26 WB R 7001 Pro over Saluda River built?
It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-26 WB R 7001 Pro over Saluda River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does I-26 WB R 7001 Pro over Saluda River carry?
About 91,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I-26 WB R 7001 Pro over Saluda River?
The structure is 851 ft (259.5 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns I-26 WB R 7001 Pro over Saluda River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.